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Selectboard signs annual ambulance agreement; board hears related insurance concern
Summary
The board approved the town's annual ambulance service agreement with the ambulance chief's concurrence; the motion passed with one abstention. Members also discussed a separate insurance/incident matter involving the ambulance and agreed staff should first ask the ambulance board to address it before sending formal correspondence.
The Woodstock selectboard voted to sign this year’s ambulance service agreement, adopting a contract that mirrors last year’s terms with only date changes. Town staff confirmed the ambulance and fire chief had reviewed and signed their copy.
The motion to execute the town’s agreement was moved and seconded; the board approved the agreement with one abstention (Scott). The ambulance chief (John Bouffard) provided the department’s signed copy prior to the vote.
Members then discussed a related personnel/insurance matter involving the ambulance service and a claim that may involve a deductible. Board members urged first informal outreach: staff will ask the ambulance board to address the issue and the ambulance chief to file with his insurer. If that does not resolve the matter, the selectboard said it will prepare a follow-up letter requesting formal attention from the ambulance board.
Next steps: staff will follow up with the ambulance chief and, if necessary, prepare a standing letter to the ambulance board for the selectboard’s review.
